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[marvinsc]

Best Christmas Cactus ever!

It took a few years to figure out what it likes, based on this showing, I think I have it down!

 

[RustyTank]

Pretty well the same advice here for hiking in Grasslands National Park. The bison are free range, they can run 35mph and there are no trees to climb. The rule is that if any part of a bison side view extends beyond the width of a thumb, with arm at full extension, you should back off slowly.

Jeez David...that's some beautiful country.

 

[RustyTank]

This thing just keeps showing off.

IMG_6138 by Scott Marvin, on Flickr

I gotta show my wife this cactus. She's gonna flip.

 

[Redman]

P1220107 by Dave Redman, on Flickr
Yesterday morning, a little windy, 36 degF, some waves spashing, gates were open but I didnt go too far out.

Yesterday, early afternoon. 38degF, 30-35mph winds, 10ft waves. Gates are open, but I didnt get close at all.

(The gates I mention are part of the blue railing on the left, the other half is obscuerd on the right side behind that big green sign.)

THis morning, calm, but 18degF.
All ice. Put on my boot chains.
P1220258 by Dave Redman, on Flickr

 

[storm 64]

Wow, awesome pictures Dave! "The lake was angry that day my friend" ... Be careful out there.

 

[RustyTank]

THis morning, calm, but 18degF. All ice. Put on my boot chains.

I always enjoy your pics of the lake Dave. No more security guard to tell ya to shoo???

 

[Redman]

. . . . . . . . No more security guard to tell ya to shoo???

THat would be city police that you saw in a prevoius posting a few weeks ago. Was about the same time of day (about 8 or 9AM) Monday (1st pic), so thought I might be seeing another cop dispatched to close/lock the gates.
Later in the day (2nd pic), was windier and more waves yet, cop would have needed hip boots (or jump along the rocks, like I did earlier that morning).

 

[Baatfam]

Good morning!

 

[RustyTank]

Good morning!

That's a beauty of a pic Bob. And good morning to you sir!

 

[cowboyup3371]

The first of the two Christmas gifts I'm making this year is done. My younger daughter has asked me for the last couple of years to make a frame for a puzzle she'd finished but I drug my feet until I could find and pick up a Logan V-Nailer, point setter, and mat board cutting tool. Plus I really like the look of the Ambrosia maple so had to get more of it from the guy I use.

Cheyenne Picture Frame Gift by Scott Baker, on Flickr

Also making a musical jewelry box for the granddaughter which should be done in another week or so.

 

[Redman]

The first of the two Christmas gifts I'm making this year is done.
.......

Nice !

. . . . . . . .Logan V-Nailer, point setter, and mat board cutting tool. . . . . . . Ambrosia maple ....

I know what one of those four are.
THe mat cutter handy for custom size matts.

Also making a musical jewelry box for the granddaughter ........

Do show us that when done.

 

[dorkburger]

Scott, I'm always impressed with your woodworking skills. Another nice one.

 

[dorkburger]

As a whole yesterday was a sh1tshow, but the 20 minutes spent here walking in the fog were pure bliss.

http://Hunterdon county NJ by Glen Brenner,

 

[RustyTank]

As a whole yesterday was a sh1tshow, but he 20 minutes spent here walking in the fog were pure bliss.

http://Hunterdon county NJ by Glen Brenner,

Nice one Glen. Creepy and beautiful at the same time. Right up my alley.

 

[Sandy]

Fabulous shot Glen. Love the balance and simplicity.

 

[Baatfam]

Fabulous shot Glen. Love the balance and simplicity.

Agreed!
Glen, you have an eye for this stuff, no doubt...

 

[Baatfam]

Here's a random photo....
My first Christmas gift arrived yesterday....Can't wait to get at it.

 

[RustyTank]

Here's a random photo....
My first Christmas gift arrived yesterday....Can't wait to get at it.

You're going to enjoy those books Bob, no doubt. Like so many others, I have such fond memories of reading The Far Side. In the Sunday paper's comic section when I was a kid and then, later on, in big books that encompassed years worth of content, like you have here.

 

[Baatfam]

You're going to enjoy those books Bob, no doubt. Like so many others, I have such fond memories of reading The Far Side. In the Sunday paper's comic section when I was a kid and then, later on, in big books that encompassed years worth of content, like you have here.

I've always been a big fan.
This is suppose to be everything...
From the 'blurb:

A masterpiece of comic brilliance, The Complete Far Side contains every Far Side cartoon ever syndicated--over 4,000 if you must know--presented in (more or less) chronological order by year of publication, with more than 1,100 that had never before appeared in a book. Also included are additional Far Side cartoons Larson created after his retirement: 13 that appeared in the last Far Side book, Last Chapter and Worse, and six cartoons that periodically ran as a special feature in the New York Times Science Times section as The Far Side? of Science. Creator Gary Larson offers a rare glimpse into the mind of The Far Side? in quirky and thoughtful introductions to each of the 14 chapters. Complaint letters, fan letters, and queries from puzzled readers appear alongside some of the more provocative or elusive panels. Actor, author, and comedian Steve Martin offers his sagacious thoughts in a foreword, and Larson’s former editor describes what it was like to be “the guy who could explain every Far Side cartoon.”

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Far...s=the+complete+far+side&qid=1639339048&sr=8-1

 

[dorkburger]

Thanks gentlemen. Rusty, I didn?t find it creepy in the least. The fog was so thick and it was so quiet that it was like a blanket of tranquility. It was a bit surreal.